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READING A CHART
THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLES
Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen have explored Antarctica and the Arctic. Find out
how these two parts of the world are similar and different by reading the chart
below. Then use the chart to answer the questions.
Arctic
Antarctica
Where It Is found
Far north
Far south
Geography
Includes the Arctic Ocean—which is
covered by ice—many islands and
parts of the mainland of North
America, Asia and Europe
Land covered by sheets of ice
Climate
Average Temperature
Cold and humid (damp)
Cold and dry
–22ºF
–30ºF
Population
Inuit (Eskimos), Lapps, Nenets,
Chukchis
Scientists who live and work at
research stations
Common Animals
Polar bears, seals, Arctic foxes, whales
Penguins, seals, whales, fish
Did You Know?
It is the smallest ocean in the world.
It is the highest, driest, coldest
and windiest place on the earth.
1. What is one way that the Arctic and Antarctica are similar?
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2. What is one way that the Arctic and Antarctica are different?
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3. Would you expect to see animals in the Arctic? If so, what kind?
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4. In which direction would you travel from your home to get to the Arctic?
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Would you like to travel to the Arctic or Antarctica? Why or why not?
Ask a family member the same question. Write both of your ideas on
the back of this page.
Copyright © 2005 TIME FOR KIDS News Scoop Edition. This page may be photocopied for use with students. • Vol. 10, No. 18 • February 18, 2005
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